2026 Arizona Voter Guide

Voters in Arizona’s 6th Congressional District have the opportunity to elect JoAnna Mendoza: a veteran, mom, and gun sense champion. As a Marine and Iraq and Afghanistan veteran, JoAnna will protect responsible gun ownership and make our communities safer at the same time. She’s running to flip one of the most competitive districts in the country – and in Congress, she’ll fight to stop the flow of illegal guns into our communities, keep weapons of war off of our streets, and stand up to the gun lobby.

In 2026, voters can protect Arizona’s children and communities by re-electing Gov. Katie Hobbs, a crucial defender of gun safety. During her term as governor, Hobbs has pushed back against the gun lobby by vetoing dangerous measures four years in a row. With over 15 years of service in Arizona state office and a proven track record of fighting for hardworking Arizona families, gun safety champion Katie Hobbs is the clear choice for governor in 2026. Together, Katie Hobbs and John Giles will help put Arizona first, bring people together, find common ground, and deliver real results.

In Kris Mayes, Arizona voters can re-elect a proven gun sense champion to the attorney general’s office. Since 2023, Mayes has made reducing gun violence a priority by investigating and indicting gun traffickers who funnel illegal guns into Arizona communities. This November, Arizonans must re-elect Attorney General Mayes to build a safer future for our families and communities.

Christine Marsh is an Arizona Moms Demand Action volunteer and advocate for common-sense gun safety measures. She has been a public school teacher for over 30 years and won Arizona Teacher of the Year in 2016 before serving seven years in Arizona’s state Senate. As an educator, Marsh believes a strong education system is the foundation of a healthy community, and she will do everything she can to keep kids safe in school.

A member of the Phoenix group of Moms Demand Action, Kyle Clayton has served for three years as an At-Large member of the Washington Elementary School District, and currently serves as board president. Clayton believes investing in education, healthcare, housing affordability, and Arizona’s workforce will secure the future success of Arizona. In addition to Moms Demand Action, he is a member of the Shaw Butte Neighborhood Alliance, where he’s helped secure more than $250,000 in local investments and acted as a community organizer. Electing Clayton to the state Senate will help flip the state legislature in favor of gun safety.

Stephanie Simacek is a dedicated educator who puts the safety of our families first. Stephanie has a proven track record fighting for public safety, including co-sponsoring legislation to protect Arizona minors from unsecured firearms. With her seat in hot contention and the Arizona state House just four seats from a gun sense majority, voters must send this gun sense champion back to Phoenix to fight for us.

Karen Gresham has been a volunteer with Moms Demand Action since 2017 after showing up to an advocacy day at the Capitol in Phoenix. As a Madison Elementary School District At-large member, we know she’s got our kids’ safety top of mind. Her commitment to gun safety, standing up for taxpayers, and ensuring future generations are not left paying the price for today’s decisions is why we have to get out the vote for this extremely competitive race and flip the state House.

Aaron Márquez is a United States Army veteran, and he co-founded VetsForward.us, a group of military veterans in Arizona that work to defend democratic values at home. In 2020, Márquez was elected to the At-Large seat of the Phoenix Union High School District Governing Board, and continues to serve on the board in his second term, showing his commitment to keeping young people safe.

Nancy Gutierrez is the Assistant Minority Leader and has served in the Arizona state House since 2022, introducing gun safety legislation and holding a strong voting record against dangerous gun bills. She graduated from Everytown’s Demand a Seat training program. Her loyalty to the gun safety movement deserves our vote.

Public service runs in Representative Consuelo Hernandez’s family. Her sister Alma Hernandez serves in the state House alongside her. And Consuelo’s brother, former State Representative Daniel Hernandez, Jr., was an intern for U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords in 2011 during the Tucson shooting that killed six people. Consuelo Hernandez had a diverse public service career even before serving two terms in the Arizona House of Representatives, and she is running for re-election in 2026 with the promise to support common-sense gun laws, rebuild Arizona’s economy, fund public education, and invest in local infrastructure.

Deborah Howard’s influence on politics and policy extends back 40 years. She began her career as a political appointee to the U.S. Department of Labor during Ronald Reagan’s presidency. Since then, she’s worked for trade associations and the national office of AARP. A battle with cancer motivated Howard to take a more active role in Arizona as a community advocate and political activist. In 2019, she joined Moms Demand Action and used her voice to advocate for gun safety at Advocacy Days in the state capitol. Now, she enters the race as a graduate of Everytown’s Demand a Seat program and is ready to fight for hardworking Arizona families and safer communities across the state.

Voters in Arizona’s 6th Congressional District have the opportunity to elect JoAnna Mendoza: a veteran, mom, and gun sense champion. As a Marine and Iraq and Afghanistan veteran, JoAnna will protect responsible gun ownership and make our communities safer at the same time. She’s running to flip one of the most competitive districts in the country – and in Congress, she’ll fight to stop the flow of illegal guns into our communities, keep weapons of war off of our streets, and stand up to the gun lobby.

In 2026, voters can protect Arizona’s children and communities by re-electing Gov. Katie Hobbs, a crucial defender of gun safety. During her term as governor, Hobbs has pushed back against the gun lobby by vetoing dangerous measures four years in a row. With over 15 years of service in Arizona state office and a proven track record of fighting for hardworking Arizona families, gun safety champion Katie Hobbs is the clear choice for governor in 2026. Together, Katie Hobbs and John Giles will help put Arizona first, bring people together, find common ground, and deliver real results.

In Kris Mayes, Arizona voters can re-elect a proven gun sense champion to the attorney general’s office. Since 2023, Mayes has made reducing gun violence a priority by investigating and indicting gun traffickers who funnel illegal guns into Arizona communities. This November, Arizonans must re-elect Attorney General Mayes to build a safer future for our families and communities.

Christine Marsh is an Arizona Moms Demand Action volunteer and advocate for common-sense gun safety measures. She has been a public school teacher for over 30 years and won Arizona Teacher of the Year in 2016 before serving seven years in Arizona’s state Senate. As an educator, Marsh believes a strong education system is the foundation of a healthy community, and she will do everything she can to keep kids safe in school.

A member of the Phoenix group of Moms Demand Action, Kyle Clayton has served for three years as an At-Large member of the Washington Elementary School District, and currently serves as board president. Clayton believes investing in education, healthcare, housing affordability, and Arizona’s workforce will secure the future success of Arizona. In addition to Moms Demand Action, he is a member of the Shaw Butte Neighborhood Alliance, where he’s helped secure more than $250,000 in local investments and acted as a community organizer. Electing Clayton to the state Senate will help flip the state legislature in favor of gun safety.

Stephanie Simacek is a dedicated educator who puts the safety of our families first. Stephanie has a proven track record fighting for public safety, including co-sponsoring legislation to protect Arizona minors from unsecured firearms. With her seat in hot contention and the Arizona state House just four seats from a gun sense majority, voters must send this gun sense champion back to Phoenix to fight for us.

Karen Gresham has been a volunteer with Moms Demand Action since 2017 after showing up to an advocacy day at the Capitol in Phoenix. As a Madison Elementary School District At-large member, we know she’s got our kids’ safety top of mind. Her commitment to gun safety, standing up for taxpayers, and ensuring future generations are not left paying the price for today’s decisions is why we have to get out the vote for this extremely competitive race and flip the state House.

Aaron Márquez is a United States Army veteran, and he co-founded VetsForward.us, a group of military veterans in Arizona that work to defend democratic values at home. In 2020, Márquez was elected to the At-Large seat of the Phoenix Union High School District Governing Board, and continues to serve on the board in his second term, showing his commitment to keeping young people safe.

Nancy Gutierrez is the Assistant Minority Leader and has served in the Arizona state House since 2022, introducing gun safety legislation and holding a strong voting record against dangerous gun bills. She graduated from Everytown’s Demand a Seat training program. Her loyalty to the gun safety movement deserves our vote.

Public service runs in Representative Consuelo Hernandez’s family. Her sister Alma Hernandez serves in the state House alongside her. And Consuelo’s brother, former State Representative Daniel Hernandez, Jr., was an intern for U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords in 2011 during the Tucson shooting that killed six people. Consuelo Hernandez had a diverse public service career even before serving two terms in the Arizona House of Representatives, and she is running for re-election in 2026 with the promise to support common-sense gun laws, rebuild Arizona’s economy, fund public education, and invest in local infrastructure.

Deborah Howard’s influence on politics and policy extends back 40 years. She began her career as a political appointee to the U.S. Department of Labor during Ronald Reagan’s presidency. Since then, she’s worked for trade associations and the national office of AARP. A battle with cancer motivated Howard to take a more active role in Arizona as a community advocate and political activist. In 2019, she joined Moms Demand Action and used her voice to advocate for gun safety at Advocacy Days in the state capitol. Now, she enters the race as a graduate of Everytown’s Demand a Seat program and is ready to fight for hardworking Arizona families and safer communities across the state.